This document is a resume for Mellissa Ann Lewis, who is seeking acceptance to a graduate program to earn a PhD in Education. She has over 10 years of experience as a highly successful science teacher, with two master's degrees already completed. She has received several awards for teaching excellence and has extensive professional development and affiliations in the fields of science education and biology.
A National Look At Postmodernmism\ S Pros And Cons In Educational LeadershipWilliam Kritsonis
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
PhD, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1976
M.Ed. Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington, 1971
B.A. Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington
Visiting Scholar, Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, 1981
Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies, Southern Christian University
Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
In 2004, Dr. Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of “America’s Best Colleges.”
A National Look At Postmodernmism\ S Pros And Cons In Educational LeadershipWilliam Kritsonis
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
PhD, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 1976
M.Ed. Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, Washington, 1971
B.A. Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington
Visiting Scholar, Columbia University, Teachers College, New York, 1981
Doctor of Humane Letters, School of Graduate Studies, Southern Christian University
Dr. Kritsonis Recognized as Distinguished Alumnus
In 2004, Dr. Kritsonis was recognized as the Central Washington University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus for the College of Education and Professional Studies. Final selection was made by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Recipients are CWU graduates of 20 years or more and are recognized for achievement in their professional field and have a positive contribution to society. For the second consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report placed Central Washington University among the top elite public institutions in the west. CWU was 12th on the list in the 2006 On-Line Education of “America’s Best Colleges.”
Branch Robert M National Agenda Minority Teacher Recruitment(4)William Kritsonis
PhD Students in Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University/Member of the Texas A&M University System
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Professor & Faculty Mentor,
PVAMU - The Texas A&M University System
International School for Jain Studies Oct 2009Sulekh Jain
Expansion of South Asian Studies.
Jainism currently has only a miniscule presence.
Jainism has survived and flourished in India in the past.
Doctrines of ahimsa, aparigraha , anekanta and karma relevant today.
New generation of Jains must acknowledge their identity proudly and discuss Jainism with non-Jains.
Modern and creative approaches are needed.
ISJS is remedying this by training and motivating current and future researchers and faculty/teachers.
This session is for students who are thinking about getting an article published. Learn how to find potential journals for your work. Find out about the Directory of Open Access Journals, Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities, Ulrich’s Periodical Directory, COS Scholar's Universe and browse UBC Library's online journals and indexes and databases
Manifesto entregue pela Advocacia Pernambucana pela Democracia, na terça (22/03), em ato pela legalidade e em defesa da democracia.
Saiba mais no Blog do Planalto: goo.gl/p2uFdR
Nota Pública: Não se combate corrupção corrompendo a ConstituiçãoPalácio do Planalto
Manifesto entregue pela Associação Juízes para a Democracia, na terça (22/03), em ato pela legalidade e em defesa da democracia.
Saiba mais no Blog do Planalto: goo.gl/p2uFdR
Branch Robert M National Agenda Minority Teacher Recruitment(4)William Kritsonis
PhD Students in Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University/Member of the Texas A&M University System
William Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Professor & Faculty Mentor,
PVAMU - The Texas A&M University System
International School for Jain Studies Oct 2009Sulekh Jain
Expansion of South Asian Studies.
Jainism currently has only a miniscule presence.
Jainism has survived and flourished in India in the past.
Doctrines of ahimsa, aparigraha , anekanta and karma relevant today.
New generation of Jains must acknowledge their identity proudly and discuss Jainism with non-Jains.
Modern and creative approaches are needed.
ISJS is remedying this by training and motivating current and future researchers and faculty/teachers.
This session is for students who are thinking about getting an article published. Learn how to find potential journals for your work. Find out about the Directory of Open Access Journals, Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities, Ulrich’s Periodical Directory, COS Scholar's Universe and browse UBC Library's online journals and indexes and databases
Manifesto entregue pela Advocacia Pernambucana pela Democracia, na terça (22/03), em ato pela legalidade e em defesa da democracia.
Saiba mais no Blog do Planalto: goo.gl/p2uFdR
Nota Pública: Não se combate corrupção corrompendo a ConstituiçãoPalácio do Planalto
Manifesto entregue pela Associação Juízes para a Democracia, na terça (22/03), em ato pela legalidade e em defesa da democracia.
Saiba mais no Blog do Planalto: goo.gl/p2uFdR
This session will explore how Elon University in North Carolina partnered with the local community to develop and implement Elon Academy, a college access and success program for high school and college students with financial need and/or no family history of college attendance. The session will cover how the partnership began, the program components of Elon Academy, assessment data, and lessons learned from the university-community partnership.
Dr. Kritsonis Honored as Professor, Scholar & Pioneer Publisher
The Texas National Association for Multicultural Education honored Dr. William Allan Kritsonis as a Professor, Scholar, and Pioneer Publisher for Distinguished Service to Multicultural Research Publishing. The ceremony was on April 28th 2012 at Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.
1. Mellissa Ann Lewis
10743 W Dartmouth ave Lakewood, CO 80227
Cell: 720-480-1091
msbionerd@gamil.com
Profile
I am a highly motivated and hardworking lifelong learner, who will be completing a second masters
degree this spring. I am a distinctly successfulscience teacher looking to take my career to the next
level. I am seeking acceptance to a graduate school program to earn a PhD in Education.
During my teaching career I have been self-motivated, organized and capable of working under
pressure. I have a clear, logical way of thinking and I enjoy working on my own initiative or in a team.
Education
M.A. Diverse and Cultural Education. May 2016
University of Colorado, Boulder
M.A. Curriculum and Instruction May 2006
Administration Endorsement
University of Phoenix
B.A. Biological Science December 2005
Metro State College of Denver
Major: Biology
Minor: Education
Publications/Presentations
• Masters Thesis: Biology students who Practice Organization are More
Successfulin the Science Classroom
2006
• Wiz Bang Science, Colorado Science Teachers Conference 2010
• Amazing Cells, Colorado Science Teachers Conference 2011
• Amazing Cells, National Science Teachers Conference 2011
• Experiential Education, National Science Teachers Conference
• Whispering Horses,XSci Experiential Education Conference
• Attributes to Learning, International Bachelorette Conference
2013
Awards
• Dakota Ridge Teacher of the Year 2010, 2012
• Escellence In Biological Education 2011
• KBCO Teacher of the Year 2011
• Mapleton Public Schools Rookie of the Year 2014
2. Mellissa Ann Lewis
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Professional Development
• Gurian Institute, Denver,Colorado 2010
• Advanced Placement Biology Training, Greely Colorado 2012
• International Bachelorette,Keystone, Colorado 2011-2015
• National Energy Education Conference 2012-2015
• National Science Teacher Association Conference 2008-2015
• Genetics Science Learning Institute 2010
• Xsci Africa,Tanzania Africa 2012
• Eric Jensen Brain Based Leaning, Thornton, Colorado 2012
Teaching/Work Experience
• York International, Mapleton Public Schools
High School Science Teacher/Department manager
Courses: IB Biology, IB Earth Science, Post-secondary prep
2013-current
• Dakota Ridge High School, Jefferson County High School
High School Science Teacher/Curriculum Instructor/
Courses: AP Biology, Biology, Honors Earth Science/Astronomy,
Anatomy and Physiology, Credit Recovery
2005-2012
• Fellowship of Rodeo Christian Cowboys
youth riding instructor
2000- current
• Planet Fitness
Fitness trainer/reception
2010- 2015
• Xsci – University of Colorado, Boulder
Contractor/Curriculum Developer/Educator
2012- current
• Cirque du Soleil, Cavalia
Performer,Trainer, recruiter, sales and advertising
2004-2010
Endorsements
• Colorado Secondary Science Education 2004-current
• Colorado K-12 Physical Education 2013 - current
• ELD Endorsement May 2016
• Group Fitness Training Certification 2012-2014
3. Mellissa Ann Lewis
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Affiliations/Memberships
• National Association of Science Teachers 2005-2015
• Colorado Association of Science Teachers 2007-2015
• Colorado Association of Biology Teachers 2010-2015
• Colorado Association of Bilingual Educators 2014- 2015
• Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association 2000-2015
References
Mrs. Laura Nelson, Director at York International 303-853-1601
Dr. Brad McLain, Director of XSci, University of Colorado, Boulder 303-819-2167
Dr. Lucinda Soltero-Gonzales, Professor,University of Colorado, Boulder 303-492-8863
Mrs. Karla Kohman, Director of Assessment,Mapleton Public Schools 303-356-1472
Ms. Katherine Domenico, Product Manager, Johns Manville 303-856-4710
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_ Carl Sagan